Indian Coast Guard Day is celebrated on 1st February every year. This day is celebrated to honor and praise the Indian coast guards. The coast guards are responsible for the protection of coastal boundaries and regulating maritime zones in India. Indian coast Guard ranks as 4th largest in the world. Our coast army has 158 ships and 70 aircraft in its inventory.
Indian Coast Guard Day Significance
The Indian Coast Guard aims to protect India’s maritime interests from external and internal threats, as well as to ensure the safety of the country’s maritime resources. On Coast Guard Day, the organization commemorates its achievements, recognizes the hard work of its personnel, and pays tribute to those who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
Coast Guard Day serves as an opportunity to spread awareness about the service of the Indian Coast Guard and to share information about the history of the organization. The coast guards save thousands of lives threatened by the sea apart from protecting the country’s coastal boundaries. Here are a few more facts to know more about Indian Coast Guard
Indian Coast Guard: History
The Indian Parliament passed Coast Guard Act, 1978 on 1 February 1977. On 19th August 1978, President Morarji Desai officially launched the organization with just seven ships. Indian Coast Guard protects the country from any illegal activity taking place in the coastal boundary of our country.
Indian Coast Guard recently marched Contingent led by Deputy Commandant Rohit Singh on 26 Republic Day 2023.
Watch LIVE | Indian Coast Guard Marching Contingent led by Deputy Commandant Rohit Singh.@IndiaCoastGuard#RepublicDayWithDoordarshan pic.twitter.com/n2j8HT0IT6
— Prasar Bharati News Services & Digital Platform (@PBNS_India) January 26, 2023
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Indian Coast Guard Day Celebration
Greetings to all Coast Guard personnel on their Raising Day. The Indian Coast Guard is known for its professionalism and efforts to keep our coasts safe. I also convey my best wishes to them for their future endeavours. @IndiaCoastGuard pic.twitter.com/K1iahYMj8G
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 1, 2023
On the 47th Raising Day of the Indian Coast Guard, we salute the guardians of our coastline & protectors of our nation.
The selfless commitment of ‘Sentinels of the Seas’ remains unparalleled. They also remain at the forefront during humanitarian crisis.
@IndiaCoastGuard pic.twitter.com/3nPTViQ8HO
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) February 1, 2023
On #IndianCoastGuardDay, Indian Railways honours the guardians of the nation’s coastal frontlines for their tenacity and commitment to ensuring the safety of the Indian Coast in the face of challenging conditions. pic.twitter.com/TNbjPpyftt
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) February 1, 2023
Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, CAS and all personnel of the #IAF convey their greetings & best wishes on the occasion of the 47th Raising Day of the Indian Coast Guard.@IndiaCoastGuard pic.twitter.com/ZJ5k9pbkjO
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) February 1, 2023
On #IndianCoastGuardDay, let us salute the defenders of India's maritime interests! pic.twitter.com/lYfhqQ1gUY
— BJP (@BJP4India) February 1, 2023
Commemorating the establishment of the Indian Coast Guard that looks after India’s maritime security, NMDC thanks and salutes them for their service to the nation on 47th Indian Coast Guard Day. #VayamRakshamah #NMDC #IndianCoastGuardDay_2023 pic.twitter.com/nHWLfpMMNv
— NMDC Limited (@nmdclimited) February 1, 2023